Grand Ceremony Held at Expo Center to Commemorate Pak-China FriendshipBy Farzana Chaudhry, LahoreLAHORE: A grand and colorful ceremony was organized at the Expo Center Lahore under the auspices of the Punjab Parks and Horticulture Authority to celebrate the completion of 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman represented…
By Dr. Abdul AzizGreat institutions are not defined merely by buildings of concrete, steel and brick, but by visionary leadership that fills them with purpose, discipline and excellence. Medical institutions, in particular, represent a society’s commitment to compassion, human dignity and healing. Their true strength lies not only in physical infrastructure, but also in dynamic…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: President of the Pakistan Medical Association Lahore chapter, Prof. Shahid Malik, has expressed grave concern over the deaths of two people due to rabies and the recent incident in Sialkot where a rabid dog attacked and bit 18 individuals.He said that according to reports, four of the victims are currently…
Swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev of Greece has beaten a world record at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. The 32-year-old clocked 20.81 seconds in the men’s 50m freestyle – but his time will not be recognised by official authorities. The results are considered illegal by global sporting bodies because athletes can take banned performance-enhancing drugs….
Mecca — As millions of pilgrims converge on the holy sites for Hajj 1447H, Saudi Arabia has activated its most comprehensive medical and security infrastructure to date, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to pilgrim safety and welfare.Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel conducted an extensive field inspection, confirming the deployment of over 3,000 ambulances of various types…
Risalpur — Pakistan Railways has achieved a significant industrial milestone as the Locomotive Factory Risalpur (LFR) successfully demonstrated the transfer of partial locomotive assembly technology, marking a pivotal step toward self-reliance in railway engineering.In a landmark technical showcase, engineers and skilled workers at the facility assembled 102 locomotives of various types using locally applied manufacturing…
Beijing, — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic milestone on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations. The two leaders reaffirmed the strength of the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, with PM Shehbaz describing the bilateral ties…
Washington / Tehran Negotiations between Iran and the United States over a landmark diplomatic agreement have entered their final stages, with sources indicating consensus has been reached on key issues.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking from New Delhi, expressed hope for “good news” within hours. President Donald Trump confirmed that talks are progressing constructively,…
On Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking to journalists in Delhi, said there was a “pretty solid thing on the table in terms of their ability to open up the strait” and “enter into a very real, significant, time-limited negotiation on the nuclear matter.”
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: The has urged the federal government to introduce growth-oriented measures and incentives for the furniture sector in the upcoming Budget 2026-27 to help boost exports, encourage industrial modernization, and generate employment opportunities.Shahbaz Aslam said the sector possessed significant untapped export potential but continued to face structural and policy-related challenges.He stated…
